Notre Dame defensive end Julian Okwara will return for his senior season

So the defensive end is returning to Notre Dame for his senior season.

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Okwara announced his decision Saturday on Twitter.

“After speaking at length with my coaches and family, I’ve decided to return to Notre Dame for my senior year,” he wrote. “I’ve simply got too much work left to do. I can’t wait to get back with my brothers and continue the work we started this season.”

Okwara’s announcement came one day after All-American cornerback Julian Love and tight end Alize Mack said they will leave Notre Dame for the NFL draft. Last week, defensive lineman Khalid Kareem, who had 10 ½ tackles for loss, eight QB hurries and 42 tackles in 2018, announced he will return for his senior season.

Iowa’s Hooker going to NFL: Iowa junior defensive back Amani Hooker says he will enter the NFL draft. The first-team All-Big Ten pick and the league’s defensive back of the year announced on social media that he’s leaving school early. The 6-foot, 210-pound Hooker starred as a hybrid safety/linebacker for the Hawkeyes in 2018, picking off three passes while making 65 tackles.